You don't have to go all the way to Cannes to discover a multitude of festival films. In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, film festivals are held throughout the year to introduce you to classics from the history of cinema, new releases, documentaries, feature films, shorts, animated films, music videos...
Whether they're themed, country-focused, genre-focused, sport-focused or other, there's plenty of feature films and shorts to discover. What's more, most of the cinemas where these festivals take place accept Cinepass and UGC Unlimited subscriptions!
In short, there's something for everyone. So to help you find your way around, here's a guide to film festivals in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Enjoy your films!
- Updated regularly -
Ciné Relax, cinema screenings adapted for people with disabilities at Les 7 Parnassiens
Ciné Relax is a monthly program of cinema screenings adapted for people with disabilities, at Les 7 Parnassiens and other Parisian cinemas. [Read more]
The 23rd Fête du cinéma d'animation in October 2024: festival highlights in Paris
All over France and the world, animated films are being celebrated from October 11 to 31, 2024. In Paris, the 23rd edition of this festival will also feature numerous highlights: screenings, meetings and workshops for the whole family. [Read more]
MyMetaStories, the film festival in Minecraft, returns in October 2024
MyMetaStories, a European film festival run by Unifrance, returns from October 11 to November 3, 2024. Films will be available online and in Minecraft from October 18 to 21, 2024. [Read more]
Contes et mythes au cinéma - Free children's film festival at the Musée du Quai Branly
From October 19 to 27, 2024, the Musée du Quai Branly Jacques Chirac is hosting the "Contes et mythes au cinéma" film festival for young audiences. What's on the program? Numerous free screenings for children aged 4 and over, on the theme of fairy tales. [Read more]
Chéries-Chéris 2024, the LGBTQIA+ film festival returns to MK2 cinemas
Chéries-chéris, the festival that breaks down borders and celebrates differences, returns from November 15 to 26, 2024 at MK2 Beaubourg, Quai de Seine and Bibliothèque cinemas, for a 30th edition rich in events and the discovery of LGBTQIA+ cinema heritage. [Read more]
The 2024 Franco-Arab Film Festival in Noisy-le-Sec : Program
The Franco-Arab Film Festival returns for its 13th edition from November 15 to 30, 2024 at Le Trianon cinema in Romainville. Discover the program! [Read more]
Terres d'aventures: the adventure film festival returns to Le Centquatre in Paris
For its latest edition, from January 24 to 26, 2025, the Adventure Film Festival returns to Le Centquatre, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, with some thirty films on the program. [Read more]
And to discover even more great films, we invite you to read or re-read our other cinema guides
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